Talented young artists from across the Northern Beaches will showcase their work at the Manly Art Gallery & Museum from 25 March until 1 May 2022.
The annual Express Yourself exhibition features the works of over 50 HSC Visual Art students.
Northern Beaches Mayor Michael Regan commended the 2021 cohort of visual art students who produced outstanding works during a very challenging period.
“We are proud to display these impressive artworks from such talented and resilient young artists at Manly Art Gallery & Museum,” Mayor Regan said.
“Express Yourself features a broad range of expressive artforms that explore contemporary issues such as isolation, gender identity and the environment.
“The exhibition showcases the very best from our high-quality secondary schools, attracts new and younger audiences to our regional gallery and helps to nurture and inspire the next generation of local artists.”
The winners of the $5,000 Theo Batten Bequest Youth Art Award and the $3,000 Manly Art Gallery & Museum Society Youth Art Award will be announced on Friday 25 March. These two awards are granted annually to students featured in the exhibition.
Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite artwork in the KALOF People’s Choice Award which is announced at the end of the exhibition period.
Exhibition: 25 March – 1 May 2022, 10am – 5pm daily (excluding Mondays)
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS:
MAG&M Society preview
Friday 25 March, 9 – 10am
MAG&M Society members are invited to a special preview of Express Yourself 2022.
Teachers’ preview
Friday 25 March, 5.30 – 6.30pm
Teachers are invited to a special preview of Express Yourself 2022. Be inspired by the extraordinary creative talent of over 50 young emerging artists from the 20 secondary schools on the Northern Beaches.
Seniors Festival
Tuesday 29 March, 10 – 11am
Enjoy a special guided tour by MAG&M exhibition curator Bronwen Davies, of selected works by HSC Visual Art students from the 20 secondary schools across the Northern Beaches.
Behind the Scenes Tour
Wednesday 13 April, 6 – 7pm
A special event for MAG&M Society members. Be led by Express Yourself curator Bronwen Davies and a group of the 2022 exhibiting artists for a tour and discussion of the exhibition.
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Kids’ Art Adventures school holiday workshops
Wednesday 20 April
10am – 12pm for ages 5-11 years
1pm – 3pm for ages 12 – 15 years
Children are invited to explore the exhibition and create a large collaborative experimental drawing inspired by the sounds of live piano, voice and instruments. When art, sound and movement collide on paper, incredible things can happen. Presented by artist Peta Morris, in collaboration with musician and Express Yourself 2022 artist, Noah Bloom.
GALLERY DETAILS:
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
West Esplanade Reserve, Manly NSW 2095
Open Tue – Sun, 10am – 5pm (closed Mondays & Public Holidays)
Free entry
T: 02 9976 1421
